Do I need to pay the water and electricity fee to rent a homestay for one month?

Legal analysis: generally, you don't need to pay utilities to rent a homestay for one month. Water and electricity charges are generally borne by the landlord, subject to the contract signed with the landlord.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 469 The parties may conclude a contract in writing, orally or in other forms. Written form refers to contracts, letters, telegrams, telexes, faxes and other forms that can tangibly express the contents contained. A data message that can tangibly express its content through electronic data interchange, e-mail, etc. , and can be retrieved at any time, are considered in writing.

The contents of a contract are agreed upon by the parties, and generally include the following terms: (1) the name and domicile of the parties; (2) Subject matter; (3) quantity; (4) quality; (5) Price or remuneration; (6) Time limit, place and method of performance; (7) Liability for breach of contract; (8) Methods for resolving disputes. The parties may conclude a contract by referring to the model texts of various contracts.

Article 471 The parties may conclude a contract by offer, acceptance or other means.